Archive for January, 2025
Also in GB2RS this week…
Ofcom has announced a consultation which seeks to simplify the licensing of amateur radio visitors to the UK from a specified list of countries. The consultation also covers the proposed simplification of other wireless equipment usage. Ofcom says: “We propose to introduce a new licence exemption for short-term use of radio amateur equipment by radio […]
GB2RS News Script for 19 January 2025
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Rallies and Events News – 19 January 2025
The Lincoln Shortwave Club Winter Radio Rally is taking place on the 26 January at The Festival Hall, Caistor Road in Market Rasen. The doors open at 10am and admission is £3. Hot refreshments and ample free car parking will be available. The cost for a table is £10. To book, contact Steve Burke, M5ZZZ […]
Special Events News – 19 January 2025
HI59UD is a special callsign in use by the Dominican Amateur Radio Union, the second oldest amateur radio club in the Dominican Republic. The station is active to celebrate the 59th anniversary of its foundation. Look for activity on the HF bands, using SSB and digital modes, until the 25 January. For information about a […]
DX News – 19 January 2025
David, VE3VSM/HR9 is active from Roatan Island, NA-057, off the north coast of Honduras, until the 25 January. He is operating CW and FT8 on the 30 and 20m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World, or via David’s home call. Jeff, VA3QSL is active as FG/VA3QSL from Guadeloupe, NA-102, until the 26 January. Following […]
Contest News – 19 January 2025
Tomorrow, 20 January, the FT4 Series Contest runs from 2000 to 2200UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report. On Tuesday 21 January, the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, […]
